The John F.Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Reviews

This is a historic and iconic venue. The audiences are always friendly and diverse. Return with your Kennedy Center cup to save on libations. *That is a tip from someone who frequents the venues for plays, concerts and more.

Have seen Kennedy Center Honors program on television but had no idea that the Center itself was so huge and beautiful. Multiple venues within a venue, kids programs, tours, gift shop, restaurant and cafe, all in one place. Beautiful building overlooking the Potomac River. Was light in rainbow colors (for the upcoming Honors event).

Magic music.
Good people.

Variety of performances from dance, theater and stand up. There is a restaurant and a cafe here. Also there are gift shops with items being sold related to the current performances.

We always have a wonderful time at the Kennedy Center

Always something interesting to see and do, at all price points, including free. With the new Ark there is even more to explore.

Never a disappointment. The employees are friendly, informative, and beyond helpful. The building is beautiful and we'll maintained and the performances are always spectacular.

Loved the performance of Cats!! Also very much enjoyed lunch from the Fields Buffet Station at the KC Cafe plus a refreshing outing on the terrace to appreciate the views!!

Wonderful time at NSO Declassified Ben Folds Presents. The facilities are incredible, parking was better than any that I have used in DC. Temperature in the Concert Hall was a little warm, but everything else was great. Will definitely be back for more shows and recommend to others.

We had a nice time when we saw Shear Madness! The theater is cozy and was perfect for the show. I enjoyed the show sipping on wine. The cast was great and friendly.

Terrific, unique show by the Washington Choral Arts. They nailed it!!!

Loved the show parking was fairly easy 24 dollars up front if you park in their garage

Hamilton was AMAZING!!!! I heard it's not a bad seat in the house. You can't take food and drinks in unless it has a lid, which means no hot drinks inside.

Caught a 2nd City show at the Lab Theatre and it was fantastic! Not a bad seat in that theater. Hamilton was playing next door at the time of our visit.

Superb, beautiful on the Potomac! A sumptuous credit to our nation in a nice neighborhood, walkable from the Metro. Parking is okay but public transport is better.

A cultural center on the edge of the Potomac. To visit in the evening in peace. Huge corridors. We did not attend a show. The corridor of flags (Nations and states of the USA) is impressive and we start playing looking for the country. The Kennedy bust alone is worth a look. To do in the evening it is more peaceful and magical.

Saw the US Symphony Orchestra play and it was great. No bad seats but would recommend being closer to the front for the box seats. Center is easy to navigate but if you're being dropped off or picked up make sure the driver knows to pick you up on the east side of the building which is where the main entrance is.

Definitely one of the top theaters I've been in, even compared to New York\s Broadway and London's West End. Tickets can be a little expensive, but the caliber of show and the atmosphere of the theater are well worth paying for. Rooftop access is also allowed for a beautiful view of the DC skyline

My family and I saw the Phantom of the Opera and it was simply amazing. Beautiful building and great staff!

The Kennedy Center is a theater. It is
opening to the public. The Kennedy Center has free Entertainment everyday 356 days out of the year the Millennium stage at 6pm.

The Kennedy Center is a great place to see a live performance, concert, ballet or what not. It is a really big place and a very historic place that has a lot of history about John F Kennedy. I would say the quality of the seats are just okay, I think this can be improved greatly for the prices you pay. Also parking can be a hassle but you can take a free shuttle every 15 minutes from Foggy Bottom Metro. This makes me give the place four stars. I would highly recommend seeing a show here as its a high class place or seems like it anyways.

Beautiful building and atmosphere. I can not wait until my next visit.

It was a nice concert by the NSO. They did music of John Williams. Five stars.

Great resterant with view of the Patomic River while you eat. Photo opertunities with friends on the 1st and 2nd level with Dc and Verginia in the background. And of course amazing shows from plays, musicals, symphony performances to Opera.

Great venue for any kind of performance. Get there early and stroll around.

A phenomenal venue for arts and culture. Great setting too

Easy to get in and out either by car or public transit. Not too far a walk for Metro. Lovely!

Alhough my seat was truly nose bleed level, I still felt I could see the facial expression clearly.

Scenic location with interior only surpassed by outdoor view.

Grand and beautiful. Shows are consistently entertaining, and there are options in several processes ranges. But what up with the gaudy red and gold decor? Feels like you're in China's Great Hall of the People.

Always a nice venue to visit. Clean good performances adequate parking

A very special concert by Phillip Glass. The Kenney Center does have wonderful events.

Got to see the Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute band. They were amazing.

I frequent the Kennedy Center for Symphonies and Ballets. My only complaint is that they don't have enough bars for the intermission crowds.

Beautiful building, plenty of seats great sound system and love the shows!

Went to go see the "Night Train" with my students, loved the experience!

Its a pillar of culture in DC with global recognition. High end experiences and even free ones. Great atmosphere.

Extremely clean, has free live performances everyday at 5p.m. for 1 hour, no tickets needed for those performances. You will need ticket to get into the other shows, and don't forget to buy it because it might sell out quickly. Arrive 30 minutes earlier to avoid the line and if you can, park your car outside so you don't have to pay $30 on Kenedy center parking garage.

Its a part of History, John F. Kennedy Center.
It's Beautiful and no matter who you are really we all are Welcome there. No matter Your Color, Nation Origin or Religion You are Welcome, on top of being an Awesome Place!! And going to Maxwell's Concert was just to icing on the cake. Simply Awesome!!

The show - "Into the Woods" - was a lot of fun, but the seats of the Eisenhower Theater were very uncomfortable. The sightlines from the first row of the balcony were kind of blocked by the lighting rigging and cables

The performance was very good. The Kennedy has to enforce the no eating or drinking in the theater. Not doing so disrupts the performance for patrons who want to focus. In this age some people don't respect theater manners and etiquette. It is pitiful.

Candide was performed spectacularly! There was also an art/fashion show taking place beforehand that I wish I would have been able to see the entirety of.

Great atmosphere & all the ushers & security we're very friendly

The Kennedy Center makes it almost impossible to purchase tickets in person - to order online you have to subject yourself to a $29 fee *per ticket*, which is just beyond absurd. Parking is free for 60 minutes if you're purchasing tickets, but good luck finding the singular garage entrance you're allowed to use. Once inside, enjoy your grand tour of the building as you again attempt to find the singular ticket window that's open and staffed. I can't believe they haven't upgraded to some sort of digital display to very clearly show you which seats are already sold, but thinking back, I absolutely can believe it after all. Their redeeming grace is an exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Even they recognize that $105 for a ticket to a magic show where you're seated in the very last section is just priced too high. But if suckers like me will still pay it, the business plan works...

So lucky to have the Kennedy center available. Simply the best venue.

This is a great place to have fun with your loved ones. I always enjoy plays and live music performed by excellent actors and musicians.

Not throwing away my shot! Hamilton was awesome and it is a great venue.

Amazing performance. A must see and go at least once while in DC

I was thankful for them printing my ticket out. I had traveled from out of town and forgot my ticket at home. My sister explained the issue to one of the employees there and she told us to go to the box office. It was a great experience overall. I will visit the Kennedy center again soon.

Absolutely amazing and free performances every week at 6pm during summer.

Granddaughter was a solo vocalist in the Family Theater.

An amazing place with nothing but a huge love for the arts & they REALLY show it!

We regularly see performances in the concert hall and the millennium stage. An overall wonderful venue!

nice space... design is a bit old but the cool attraction here aside from the plays and shows is the hall of flags.

Attending both Saturday performances of Alvin Ailey dance- 1:30 and 7:30. Just had dinner(tenderloin w/ spinach and mashed potatoes) at the terrace restaurant which was slightly above average. Excellent service!

Good4 the youngone
Nice2CJFK

Great Live Entertainment! & Free performances every day!

Amazing and thrilling shows. I love the Kennedy center

Beautiful view of the monuments from the upper terrace and free performances everyday at 6 PM. Cafe is pricey, but you get a generous portion.

It was my birthday son my son and daughter in law took me there for brunch and then to see HAMILTON. Amazing place. Can't wait to go back.

I regularly go to the Kennedy Center, primarily for the ballets. Have been to countless shows over the years. Exceptional shows. The Opera House is simply gorgeous. Parking is convenient and the gift shops are great. Casual and more formal options for meals, all good. Love going here.

Amazing debut concert by Gianandrea Noseda with the NSO

Hamilton exceeded expectations. The theater was comfortable. I always bring something to wrap up in as it tends to be chilli.